551-1145-00L  Viral and non-Viral Vectors for Human Gene-Therapy - from Pathogens to Safe Medical Applications

SemesterAutumn Semester 2014
LecturersUniversity lecturers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNo enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH.
UZH Module Code: BIO708

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NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-1145-00 VViral and non-Viral Vectors for Human Gene-Therapy - from Pathogens to Safe Medical Applications
**Course at Uni Zürich**
40s hrsUniversity lecturers

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AbstractBasic aspects of virology, the viral mechanisms for transfer of genetic material into cells, different vector-systems and target cells, animal models, specific applications for inborn diseases of the immune system and of metabolism, adverse effects, and new developments of vector systems will be taught.
ObjectiveKnowledge of important viral and non-viral vector systems.
Knowledge of application in human diseases.
Knowledge of limiting factors.

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ECTS credits2 credits
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Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
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